Minaj has now offered her own comments to Access Hollywood on her and Carey's relationship.

"Mariah's a legend and I just want to say that… I'm sitting next to a woman who I've looked up to since I can remember enjoying music," the 'Starships' singer explained. "My mother and I bonded to Mariah and I told her that, before even American Idol."

Minaj went on to suggest that she and Carey can coexist even though they both have "strong personalities".